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'''El Chaltén''' is a very touristy mountain town in Santa Cruz, [[Argentina]]. It's a popular destination for hikers, and hitchhikers.
== Hitchhiking out ==
== Hitchhiking in ==
If you can get a ride along the Ruta 40 that doesn't take you the last 90 miles into El Chaltén, you'll get dumped in the middle of nowhere, and if you don't have food, water, and a tent, it might not be the best idea. That said, in reality you probably won't have to wait very long for the next ride, during tourist season.
== Sleeping ==
The winds here are mighty and the rain plentiful. Get as much roof and walls as you can.
There are many houses in construction in El Chalten to shelter in against the wind, but it's probably best to get up early in case builders come.
Also, there is an abandoned bus on the ride, one block into town after the Mirador restaurant.
Finally, on the other side of the street (where you can hitch out) just before the bridge, there is a totally closed but empty building, where in the backside there is a small open room with 2 electrical plugs, and a good floor to sleep on.
(All sleeping tips from March 2015)
